Matthew Valento

Matthew Valento graduated from Boise State University with a major in integrated media and strategic communications and a minor in journalism. He grew up in Santa Clarita, California and played basketball at Saugus High School. Along with writing for LakersNation.com, Matthew also hosts a basketball podcast called, "The Basketball Maestros." Contact: MattV@MediumLargeLA.com Twitter: @matthewvalento Instagram: matthew.valento
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Lakers Rumors: Optimism Maxi Kleber Returns Before End Of Regular Season

When Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, a forgotten piece of the deal was Maxi Kleber. Unfortunately, Kleber suffered a foot fracture and when he arrived in L.A., he revealed that he would be re-evaluated in eight…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Starting To Feel Like Himself

After being sidelined for six weeks with a calf injury, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is still trying to get back into game shape and rhythm while also acclimating himself to his new team and city. Unfortunately, the five-time…

Lakers Rumors: L.A. Inquired About Pistons’ Jalen Duren Before Trade Deadline

An area of concern for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the latter stages of the regular season is the center position. L.A. scavenged for a big ahead of the February trade deadline, one name apparently being Detroit Pistons center…

Trey Jemison: Lakers Organization Is Elite In Every Facet

Friday's win against the L.A. Clippers was a group effort for the Los Angeles Lakers, who were without Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves after nine minutes of the game. Specifically, the bench had to step up and Trey Jemison got…

Paul George Believes LeBron James & Luka Doncic Work As Lakers Teammates

After surprisingly being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, it has taken Luka Doncic some time to adjust to his new team and surroundings. That is especially the case since Doncic missed approximately six weeks with a calf strain, the…

JJ Redick: Rui Hachimura Was ‘Outstanding’ Matching Up With Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

Heading into a daunting challenge against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers relied on their forwards like Rui Hachimura to play physical defense against Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Head coach JJ Redick has shown…

Lakers News: LeBron James Compares Connection With Luka Doncic To Receiver & Quarterback

Saturday was a big test for LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers as they made the trip to Denver take on the Nuggets, who won nine straight heading into this matchup. Admittedly, L.A. struggles mightily when they…

Dirk Nowitzki Explains Why He Wanted To Support Luka Doncic In Lakers Debut

Luka Doncic seemed to be penciled in to be a lifer for the Dallas Mavericks, like Dirk Nowitzki, who spent 21 years with the franchise. However, Dallas' front office had a different idea by shockingly trading Doncic to the Los…

Lakers News: Andscape Releases Kobe Bryant Documentary ‘Eight On Eight’

Andscape, a content studio from Disney and ESPN, debuted "Eight on Eight," which is a documentary telling the quiet benevolence of Hall of Famer and five-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It is a one-hour film…

Lakers Vs. Nuggets Preview: Luka Doncic Returns For Tough Road Test

The Los Angeles Lakers are embarking on a challenging stretch of their schedule against playoff-caliber teams and it kicks off with a Denver Nuggets team that L.A. has struggled with in recent years. However, this Lakers squad now has Luka…

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